Fixing And Cleaning A Carburetor On A Powermate Generator That Won't Start
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- Опубліковано 19 сер 2024
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Thanks for watching. This Powermate Generator was sitting for a very long time, and now it won't start. This time, we tackle the Carb.
If I only had one generator I would purchase the larger one because that is what I need. Noise is not a factor as everyone around me runs their generator when needed. That is one weird carburetor for sure. Great job. Hope you show the load with the generator as well. Thanks for the videos
no problem thank you D Butler .
I say that even James Condon would be proud of you for getting the gen set running again there young man✌👍
thank you Robert Mailhos.
If that engine has a compression release on it, you won't get more than about 65 lbs. when doing a test. Thanks for the video.
thank you Waterman one.
This is what I’ve been looking forward to. I don’t give up easily when it comes to Tecumseh, I really try to save as many of these engines as possible
me too, thank you Smallengineworld BCSERK
Always run my machines dry but never thought about choking them. Will do that from now on. Thanks.
You bet
Great Video, I have the exact generator since Hurricane Katrina, 2005. I've replaced the carb twice and needed to buy an aftermarket fuel tank, but has always been there for me. again great video.
Thanks for sharing
I have a 5K Coleman with a 10 horse I/C Briggs 'L' head for 220 because of the well pump. I fixed a 5k with a Tecumseh that was a PAIN like that one and what I've seen from James Condon, an inverter is just too complicated and fragile to mess with. My old Briggs is 26 years old and still runs fine. I added electric start, a throttle and a 'T' fitting with a seperate valve and hose to drain the excess gas out of the system right after I get through using it and run the carb dry as well. Never had an issue and I turn it over on a regular basis with the starter so it keeps it's residual magnetism. Good fix.
really? I haven't or heard of any inverter issues, other thank possibly loosing spark, thanks for letting me know.
I love how you reminded us of it might not be the same fix that you need to fix your engine
thanks Douglas Hundley, just liabilities
I always run my machine dry when storage. Great video👍🙏👍🙏
Same here!
That is a vector “disposable” Tecumseh carb.
Very rare. The only uses them for very limited time before they went back to the old design.
I have never worked on 1 of those
And likely never will, they are rare.
I would get a Predator generator
me too, predator is very dependable .
That is actually very eerie to see and think about.....never seen that style before either.
I own and use a small Predator inverter on a daily basis. The only problem I've ever had is that the pull cord has a problem with abrading. Both of the ones that I've owned had the same problem. Otherwise they have run fine for years.
thank you Steve Everett.
I live in the country, in an area susceptible to tornados and hurricanes. I have a large generator, bigger than 800 watts, to run as much electrical stuff as possible.
thank you Chad Johnson, these can be life savers.
My only issue with the smaller generators, is that sometimes for simple fixes, you gotta tear half of the thing down, and still struggle with room to get things out. From the carburator (common) to air filters to replacing the pull rope because it got old and snapped...
yes you make a good point.
Hey bro what's up? Nice video I must say. I personally didn't have much hope for this generator at all but seeing you do your work on this piece of equipment, I have to say hats off to you bro.
Hey, thanks
Even though it was down on compression it was a good job getting the generator going
thank you, hopefully, the rings will loosen up, after running it more.
I have a couple of big old generators that are for emergency use. I want to eventually get a nice inverter style.
me too.
Awesome video. Great information 👍
Thanks for watching!
In the area we live there's really no problem with losing power and if it does happen, it's not out for long. I'd really like one of those Hondas or HF ones but it's not at the top of the list at this time.. Those all-battery generators are interesting and seem to get better on what the can power and for how long.
I wish I could believe you, our infrastructure, isn't able to grow fast enough for all the people here or even in other places.
Something a lot of people don't think about or know about, most if not all small engines have compression release, so 65-PSI compression is actually fine.
I have personally dealt with a similar engine in the past, with the same carburetor, personally I like them, easy to work on but yes they are fragile.
thank you ARednecksLife
Another great video. I look forward to all of your uploads. Question, do you recommend storing a generator with a tablespoon of motor oil thru the spark plug hole to prevent the rings from getting stuck?
No, I would suggest putting the piston at the top of its travel.
We already own a generator it’s a firman from Costco. A Honda motor clone but it’s tri fuel so it run on gasoline propane and natural gas. So if we run out of gas we go to propane and after that natural gas but the highest watts are for gasoline so you have to keep that in mind. It’s is a 439cc. It runs the whole house on gasoline.
very nice, I had seen that one and would definitely consider buying it.
👌 Great job
Thank you! Cheers!
Love your videos man! Keep up the great work!!
Thanks! Will do!
What gas station do you use, also I love how you video style has not changed though the years
thanks I appreciate it, I use a Valero Station.
@@HomeGaragechannel we have a few of those here in Michigan. I assume yours sells 100% gas? I will check ours. Here in the farm belt, they want corn in our fuel. We have stations, usually near lakes, that sell “recreational gasoline” that is 90 octane, 100% gasoline and about $1 more per gallon than the gasoline they sell for cars.
I have this same one that was gifted to me, if I were to pick a generator now it would be dual fuel and inverter type.
nice choice, do you have brand in mind?
I have some experience with that type of carburetor and they are a pain to try and clean them
thanks for understanding.
I'm lucky enough to have a bulk distributor about twenty minutes away. They not only sell in bulk, but they'll sell as little as a gallon of the 100% gasoline to the general public.
very nice, thank you Chris Norden.
I run my equipment empty for the Husqvarna LC247 SP i run it empty and then drain the bowl because there is so e fuel left in the bowl when the tank is empty 😄
thank you Lucas Bergfors.
Good job good video thanks for sharing 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🇲🇽
Thanks for watching!
I would buy the smaller generator for ease of movability.
you got that right, this one didn't even have a wheel kit on it.
Nice video. Keep up the good work
Thanks, will do!
You should try and find a Briggs and station quantum engine and do a fuel economy test with it
flathead or OHV?
@@HomeGaragechannel the briggs quantum is a flat head engine from 2006
I’ve heard that those carburetors are some of the worst repair because of the decide what gas station do you go to
so I've heard too, thank you VacMaster2020
hey man there is bot in the chat and where site do you use to buy spare parts ?
I use Ereplacementparts dot com and thanks
well for me yep why not as it,s not only nice and compact but portable and well if construction workers wanted to use em well i say yep give em a whirl etc.
make sense, thank you Patrick Stapleton.
@@HomeGaragechannel my pleasure mate stay safe.
I got a 450e Briggs engine you got any vids on em? Got it from a dump and it’s missing some things
yes I do, if not, it should be on my other channel
@@HomeGaragechannel ok thanks
no problem
I bought a Yamaha 2000watt inverter.
very nice, was it new?
@@HomeGaragechannel Yes i bought it several years ago. Runs very quiet and sips fuel.
Question: The “toggle buttons” between the cord keeper 120v and the 120/240v outlets appear both stuck pushed in. Would that mean they are both stuck in the ON position? Is this a problem or any type of hazard I should be aware of? Thanks for your ideas! Take care!
you mean the "reset" buttons, as far I know that's how they're supposed to be, they only pop out when there's a fault, only then can you push them in to reset it.
@@HomeGaragechannel Oh!!! Excellent! Thank you for your response. I’m grateful for folks like you who know what is going on. Seriously, thank you. Take care and I appreciate your help.
what do you think of Tecumseh ohv? do you like the flathead better?
hm... I have only every worked on a few OHV Tecumseh's but since you asked, I prefer the Flathead.
@@HomeGaragechannel same here I prefer the Flathead mostly because they are fairly common on snowblowers in Canada where I live
@@WillsSmallEngines I dislike ohv engines tbh but after getting a mower with one I’ll try it out
What does Maxa ER Plus mean on powermate generator?
the ER part stands for extended runtime and the Maxa could just be a trademark for them.
What site do you get your carbs from I have a 30 year old MTD push mower that starts on starting fluid but the carburetor is white on the inside from a flood
I look at ereplacementparts dot com and then find the part numbers on amazon.
either a texaco or a 78
thank you Copperhead Designs, do you have a generator ?
@@HomeGaragechannel yea it’s a Honda forgot the model but it’s there big one I get the ethanol fuel from Wawa near me
Ethonal free
So iv always wondered is this a hobby for you or something like job?
it's a massive hobby.
Hi, i have a problem with an Volkswagen industrial engine its build to an generator, carb wont push any fuel if i remeber, should i take the carb apart and clean it?
I don't have any experience with a Volkswagen engine on a generator.
@@HomeGaragechannel yeah i think something is clogged, its an beetle engine also used in the legendary T1 Bus, 4 cylinder boxer, really nice engine
What site do you use to find parts like carbs? Sometimes I struggle to find what I need and have to just find whatever looks closest on ebay
I look at ereplacmentparts to find part numbers and use those to search on amazon.
@@HomeGaragechannel sweet thanks for the reply
no problem.
Looks like something that was bought at Walmart
I can see why you say that.
Where do you find all of the equiptment from you inspired me to make a youtube channel but i cant find any thing
Thanks, I look on Craigs and FB market, but recently, with all the prices going sky high, Hardly anyone is giving stuff away. IF- the economy ever gets better, there will be more stuff to find.
@@HomeGaragechannel Thanks for the reply! and keep up the good vids!
anytime
You should start using royalpurple oil for your macines ive been using it for a while now and you can get extra milage from your engine
thank you John Evans I appreciate the tip.
@@HomeGaragechannel even better ams oil
@@HomeGaragechannel if you see the channel project farm he'll test both of the oils
Or he already did
This video apparently hasn't come out yet, lol
you are right, were you watching the playlist?
Part 3?
I didn't have a plan to do a part 3 but what did you expect to see, in the 3rd part?
@@HomeGaragechannel Compression and load testin
oh, that's not a bad idea, I'll see if I can make that happen.
@@HomeGaragechannel kinda what u said near the end LOL
thanks
How did I get here
not sure,
By clicking the video
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@@LiveSeruio yup
Where in the world do you live where you have to go 30 miles to go to a gas station?????🤷🏿♂️😳
I have a Valero ,that's 2 miles from me, but the Next Valero is 30 miles away. We have gas stations every mile in any one direction here.
@@HomeGaragechannel Oh, ok. I was about to say, what the hell. Hopefully gas prices will go down but don't hold your breath. 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🤷🏿♂️